Gay Sunday Brunch / LGBT News

By Jim Ver Steeg

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Jim Ver Steeg hosts this different start to your Sunday with great guests and interesting people who are making, and covering, the news.
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CleanEp. 114 Greg Louganis and the Boycott Debate

Anti-gay "propaganda" laws in Russia have inspired everything from government crackdowns on Pride parades to hateful and violent attacks on members of that country's LGBT population. The attacks, including rape, humiliation, and torture, have been...

This past week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard arguments in landmark cases that will no doubt shape the face of LGBT equality. From the potential for sweeping decisions that declare all Americans are entitled to the rights and...

Darryl Stephens is a talented actor who is best known for his roles on Noah's Arc and the new hit series DTLA. But he's also a gifted writer, stage performer, singer, and songwriter. Jim sits down with Darryl to talk about his current play, "A Family...

Are you ready for a bender? Radio, television, and podcast personality Ben Harvey joins us to talk about his hit new show and why The Bender is such a departure from what he was doing before.
Listeners will remember Ben from The Six Pack radio show...

Jim is joined by Dignity USA program manager Jim Smith to talk about what the country’s largest Catholic LGBT organization thinks of Pope Benedict’s resignation. It’s a frank and enlightening conversation about the mission of...

A recent survey by New York’s Community Health Care Network (CHN) found that nearly 50 percent of guys who use hookup apps like Grindr are engaging in unprotected sex. That’s just the kind of thing that gets HIV/AIDS activist Mark S. King...

The hit television show Sordid Lives put this week’s guest directly in the spotlight. But shortly after the show ended it’s run, he and Sordid Lives creator Del Shores ended their 10-year relationship and divorced. In an exclusive and...

Welcome to the PREMIER episode of Shades of Sunday. We think you will appreciate the milder start to your Sunday with entertaining interviews and great guests who are making, and covering, the news.
Instinct Magazine’s editor in chief Jeff Katz...

Happy 2013! It’s our first show of the new year and we’ve got two great guests to help kick things off. First up is Ray Sullivan from Marriage Equality Rhode Island. His state has been in the news this week since legislation was introduced...

2012 was one hell of a year. After a long and sometimes very bruising political season, we saw huge victories at the polls and made marriage equality a reality in four news states. We also saw landmark elections sending the first openly gay senator to...

Two fun and fabulous guests help us ring in the holiday season! First up is Chris Verdugo, executive director of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA). Each year the GMCLA puts on an incredible holiday show that never fails to entertain,...

Is a big burly bear, cute cub, or adorable otter on your holiday wish list? Then you do’t want to miss this fun and informative show with Bear World Magazine editor-in-chief David Goodman. David joins us from England and talks about the exciting...

When the Hollywood legend’s grandson wrote an open letter to The Advocate, where he came out as gay and half-Jewish, it sent shock waves through his native Egypt. But Omar Sharif, Jr. seems to break the mould wherever he goes. A successful model...

The week the gang at Gay Sunday Brunch welcome two sets of fabulous guests! First up are Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn to talk about their new project, The Dinner Party Show. They had Jim and the rest of the group laughing out loud – we...

Happy 15th Anniversary to Instinct Magazine! They celebrate the milestone with their annual Leading Men issue–and we celebrate by talking to senior editor Jeff Katz. Jeff takes a minute to look back on some of the magazine’s highlights...

It’s not every day that you get two of America’s top gay voices sharing their thoughts on the same show—but that’s just what happens in this week’s episode.
After a look at the big gay headlines, the gang talks to this...

Super-sexy Project Runway alum Jack Mackenroth joins the gang this week to talk about his new dating site for HIV+ men, Volttage.com. Jack shares his thoughts on why he created the site and what he hopes guys will get out of it. Be sure to check out...

Codebreaker is a new film by executive producer Patrick Sammon that explores the life of math genius Alan Turing. More than just a man with an affinity for numbers, Turing is considered the father of the modern computer and is widely credited with...

For many, the idea of being a gay Republican seems self-defeating. But for others, the question often becomes, “How can you not be a gay Republican?” We chat this week with Huffington Post reporter Lila Shapiro about her piece The...

You don’t want to miss our conversation with Instinct Magazine’s senior associate editor Jeff Katz. He spills the beans on all the good stuff you’ll find in the October issue—including just how undressed they get their man on...

It’s getting cooler outside, at least for some parts of the country, so it’s time to talk fall fashion. We’re joined this week by Instinct Magazine’s style director Eric Launder who gives you the fashion tips to avoid the...

Join the GSB gang as they celebrate 100 EPISODES! To mark the occasion, your favorite podcast does their very first LIVE show. Everyone is very excited about the format, so be sure to listen every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Eastern at QTalkAmerica.com....

Some weeks just seem to be tougher to understand than others. From Mitt Romney’s pick of Paul Ryan for a running mate, to the shooting at the Family Research Council, there has been a lot for LGBT people to process.
That’s why we’re...

Sex addiction. Is it real? More importantly, do you have it? Dr. Jallen Rix is a noted relationship counselor and sexologist out of California. He joins us to explore the subject and gives his thoughts on the controversial subject.
Are online match...

It wasn’t always smooth sailing for Pablo Hernandez. After a failed suicide attempt at 13, he says depression followed him for years, until he decided to come out. Now the uber sexy actor-turned-model uses his rising celebrity status to help...

Every question you've ever had for a drag queen, but were afraid to ask!
Don’t miss this hilarious and “informative” episode where Jim talks to Haley Star about tucking, fake boobs, and cat fights. Haley lets it all hang out, so to...

Everyone’s favorite supermodel, actor and activist Ronnie Kroell is live with the gang this week as they drink mimosas, talk big gay news, and have some laughs with everyone’s favorite, Grindr Guy of the Week.
Ronnie also shares some news...

We’re talking travel this week with gaytravel.com CEO Steve Rohrlick. Steve offers great tips for LGBT travelers and offers a glimpse of just some of the exciting new trends in vacation and travel planning.
Of course, we talk about the two guys...

Actor and filmmaker Ronnie Kerr joins us this week to chat about his new film, Saltwater. It stars Kerr and former Australian rugby star Ian Roberts. Ronnie talks about the message behind the film, and talks about what it’s like to share the...

Nothing says summer like a good manscaping. But this year, why not give your thing a little bling and go for a pejazzle?
What started as vajazzle in Australia as a sexy spa treatment for women, made very popular by Housewives of New York, is now a hit...

It’s not very often a porn star will break the mold and open up about his personal life—but Johnny Hazzard has never really been one for following the rules. Music critic, television actor, and food and wine connoisseur, Johnny seems to be...

Dr. Craig joins us this week with helpful advice on how to find—and how to keep—the relationship you’ve been looking for. We chat about everything from online dating, to getting yourself ready to find and be in love. It’s...

Our special series, “Love and Sex in the Digital Age” continues this week with relationship expert and lesbian matchmaker, Dr. Frankie Bashan. Dr. Frankie joins us to give some pointers for online dating, and shares what she thinks it the...

We’re thrilled to have our very own bootleg, badass interview with the one and only Sharon Needles this week. Listen to the bootleg interview when we corner her in the ladies room. You don’t want to miss it!
This week, we also kick off our...

The always fun and sexy Davey Wavey talks about online dating, sex, and more! We never do video, so you KNOW this has to be good!
Be sure to catch "Love and Sex in the Digital Age" all May at Gay Sunday Brunch!

Last year it became the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in the United States. This year, California’s AIDS/LifeCycle seems poised to be even bigger. Joining us to chat about this amazing event—and all the important work it helps fund—is...

Groundbreaking filmmaker Patrik-Ian Polk joins us this week to talk about his new film, The Skinny. Set in New York City during Pride weekend, five friends gather for a mini-college reunion, only to find their lives have taken dramatically different...

Fans know Jackie Warner as the outspoken star of shows like Working Out and Thintervention on Bravo. For better or worse, she put herself out there like few reality stars had done before. An out and proud lesbian, Jackie lived her life with America...

Bravo’s groundbreaking reality television show, Shahs of Sunset brings Reza Farahan to America’s living rooms every Sunday. His entertaining personality and hilarious one-liners have made him a fan favorite across the U.S., and an icon for...

If you’re gay and haven’t seen the recent string of Andrew Christian videos, run do not walk to the nearest Internet connection. Smash viral hits like Car Wash, Dirty Laundry and 5 Guys, 1 Pillow are making their mark and causing a rise...

Just in time to inspire a little spring fever, our guest this week is gay erotica author and columnist Xavier Axelson. He’s is out with his new book, Menage that is sure to kick your libido into high gear. Xavier also shares some stories from...

Ryan Adames is often described as a triple-threat who is about to break through. A talented singer, dancer and actor, he has appeared in popular gay-themed films like Vampire Boys and Eating Out: All You Can Eat. He joins us this week to talk about...

The gang is back, and laughing their way through another fun and fabulous episode of Gay Sunday Brunch. This week our guest is owner of Steel Gym New York and Miami, Ken Hunt. Ken gives some great tips on staying fit and offers some suggestions on...

Admit it. We all had a huge crush on this week’s guest. His time on The Real World New Orleans (the first time around) inspired more young gay admirers than soccer shorts and dance music combined. But Danny Roberts was always more than a pretty...

Our good friend Darryl Stephens joins us this week to chat about his new series, DTLA. The L Word producer Larry Kennar is the creative force behind the new project that is described as a cross between Queer As Folk and Swingers. Don't miss...

From bisexuality to bathing suits and everything in-between, the GSB gang tackles it all. With special guests (and smart lesbians) Kim and Sarah, the group chats about Cynthia Nixon’s comments that for her, being gay is a choice. There is a...

The man behind the video: Joining us this week is popular YouTube personality and filmmaker Ryan James Yezak. His “The Gay Rights Movement” video has been viewed over two million times and has raised nearly $150,000 for the development of...

It’s always a blast when our good friend Davey Wavey stops by for brunch. This week he’s here to talk about his amazing new weight loss program. It focuses on knowing your body and understanding the messages its sending you.
Of course, Jim...

After California’s Proposition 8 was passed banning same-sex marriage in the state, Adam Bouska and his partner Jeff Parshley decided they needed to do something. Feeling inspired and frustrated, they formed the NOH8 campaign to give a silent...

Are you looking for love? Are you trying to find a more rewarding career or family life? Do you just want to be happier?
Then join us for our chat with renowned relationship counselor, spiritual advisor and life coach, Dr. Craig Martin. Dr. Craig...

The gang at Gay Sunday Brunch mix it up a little this week when they trade in their coffee cups for wine and martini glasses—and offer up a little holiday cheer like only the can.
Our guest this week is the super sexy Project Runway alum, Jack...

We chat this week with lesbian relationship expert and Little Gay Book founder, Dr. Frankie. She joins us from San Francisco to share insights on female dating and answers questions on everything from finding your perfect match to lesbian “bed...

This week’s guest is the one and only Ms. Jackie Beat. In fact, it wouldn’t feel like the holidays without her irreverent and hilarious take on holiday favorites. Whether she’s playing in Provincetown, doing her sold-out show in New...

The gang is back together this week as we welcome our special guest, Tom Judson. Many of you may know Tom by his other handle, Gus Mattox. He’s out with a new book, a collection of his essays and memoirs, Laid Bare: Essays and Observations. You...

The always fun, always adorable, Davey Wavey joins us this week to chat about a great new project he’s doing with YouTube. Of course we also chat about other things, including the Glee episode where Kurt and Blaine lose their virginities. Davey...

It’s a busy week for the boys at Gay Sunday Brunch! They first take a look at what’s making the news — everything from Chaz Bono to gay military members suing the government of DOMA, and Conan O’Brien saying he’ll...

Leading sexologist and “gay sexpert” Dr. Jallen Rix joins us this week to talk about everything from body issues to getting it on with your ex. Does size really matter? Find out as we touch on questions submitted from our listeners!
Of...

This week we’re joined by one of our all-time favorites, Frank DeCaro. Many listeners will know Frank from his work as the film critic for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and his daily radio show on Sirius XM. But Frank is also an accomplished...

We’re joined this week by the one and only, Pandora Boxx. Arguably one of America’s favorite drag queens sits down with Jim to talk about the release of her new single, Cooter. Of course, they chat about a lot of other things along the...

It’s a banner week for GSB! Not only do we have the uber-popular Billboard recording artist, Brian Kent joining us, but live in-studio is our very own legal eagle, Pj Iraca and our VERY FIRST live in-studio lesbian guest, Carrie Vernon.
The gang...

It’s not easy doing a lighthearted show on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. So the gang at Gay Sunday Brunch take a little time at the beginning of the show so share memories, then quickly get on with being their fabulous and entertaining...

It’s always fun when Internet darling Davey Wavey joins us on GSB. He joins us this week for a big announcement about his new project, "Davey Wavey Uncut." Fans will love the backstage look at the new project. Oh, and you’ll want to listen...

Maybe we should thank Michele Bachmann. Not for her hateful intolerance, or rage against LGBT equality, but for bringing the misguided notion of “ex-gay” therapy to the national stage.
We’re honored this week to talk with two great...

By all accounts, Frank Bruni has enjoyed an illustrious career. From covering the first George W. Bush White House for the New York Times, to serving as the paper’s Rome Bureau chief and later its restaurant critic, he has mastered his...

We all know some, hell most of us have been one at one time or another. We’re talking about gay guys with no clue about how to behave in polite society. In his new book, The Gay Man’s Guide to Timeless Manners and Proper Etiquette, Corey...

After a busy few summer weeks, Pride celebrations and Marriage Equality in New York, the guys are finally back together at Equal Grounds Coffee House. Jim and Matt bring you all your favorites like Big Gay News, Grindr Guy of the Week.
Since the last...

In the late evening of June 24, the New York State Senate approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriages. After days of intense discussions that reportedly circled around protections for religious institutions, the bill that was negotiated and...

There’s a lot to tackle this week, from Pride festivities around the world to marriage equality efforts right here at home.
The guys also share listener feedback and their thoughts on Tracy Morgan’s anti-gay rant, where he said if his son...

Sometimes we forget while we are fighting for equality, it wasn’t too long ago that we were fighting for our lives. While some would argue those battles rage on in the face of mounting opposition, we here at GSB like to take a more optimistic...

Maybe this wasn’t the best episode to give the boys wine instead of coffee. Hey, if the subject of marriage equality doesn’t interest you, listening to Jim and Matt get progressively more toasted as the show goes on is sure to...

That’s right boys, girls and everyone in-between. The tables are turned this week as you, the listeners, get to ask the questions and do the interviewing.
Each week the GSB inbox receives questions from our audience. Of course, half of the...

It’s official! Your favorite big, gay podcast is one year old! Jim and Matt celebrate the milestone by inviting their friends Dan McCarty and Poison Waters to join them for the special anniversary episode. The gang runs down the season finale of...

This week the guys bring you a special holiday edition of Gay Sunday Brunch. And by “holiday” we mean, Matt is very hungover. But always the pro, he serves up Big Gay News and another fabulous Grindr Guy of the Week.
Of course, this...

Brazilian born, Luciano Costa is a man with a mission to bring people together. Noticing gay LA nightlife didn’t offer much beyond bars and booze, he organized the SoCal Social Club. What started as just a few friends and acquaintances is now a...

Are gay men emotionally challenged? Do we purposely sabotage our relationships? Those are questions tackled by Darryl Stephens in his first full-length novel, Shortcomings. In it, he creates a cast of characters finding their way through the...

Dr. Frank Spinelli is by all accounts a very successful man. He practices medicine in New York City and is a leading authority on health issues facing gay men. Familiar to almost anyone who listens to him on Sirius XM radio’s ____ or reads him...

It’s not every week, hell, it’s not every podcast that gets to sit down and chat with a Tony award winner. But we are truly fortunate this week to have as our guest the very talented musician and stage actor, Levi Kreis.
Levi recently left...

Sometimes when we do this podcast, we just have to take a moment and realize our cup really do runneth over. This week we are truly fortunate to have not only one of our favorite regular guests, the dean of love and peace himself, Davey Wavey - but...

So it’s finally official. We are changing the name of the podcast from Gay Street Beat to Gay Sunday Brunch. If you are checking us out on the Gay Street Beat website, be sure to visit our new home at Gay Sunday Brunch. It’s a smart and...

Believe it or not boys and girls, spring is right around the corner. If you’re like the rest of us, you’re looking at the calendar and trying to figure out how much time you have to get in shape for Pride. Hey, we admit it. We’re...

Hands down one of the most entertaining episodes we’ve ever recorded - and that’s saying something!We start things off with the enchanting, Mrs. Kasha Davis. The International Celebrity Housewife drops by to give a recap of RuPaul’s...

The boys are at it again... and this time around they’ve got help!That’s right. Matt and Jim are back with another entertaining and informative show. Covering everything from RuPaul’s drag race to the latest Congressional scandal and...

All eyes have been on Egypt this week as thousands of protesters gather in the streets of Cairo to demand the ouster of longtime president, Hosni Mubarek.Of course, while the world watches the brave souls who have protested in the name of equality and...

It’s that time of week again - time for your Gay Sunday Brunch. This week Matt and Jim join you from their favorite coffee shop, Equal Grounds to chat about everything from RuPaul’s Drag Race to the tragic killing of David Kato in...

It’s a big week for us here at GSB. Not only do we have one of our favorites, Davey Wavey joining us, but we are also premiering our brand new format with co-host Matt Molloy!Each week Matt and Jim will chat from their favorite coffee shop and...

Many of you will know our first guest, Yigit Pura as the winner of Top Chef Just Desserts. A popular spinoff of Bravo’s original Top Chef series, Just Desserts brought together some of the country’s leading pastry chefs to compete for the...

There is no question there has been a lot of news lately. With the tragic events in Tucson to the recent repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, our collective focus on current events seems more pronounced than ever.We could think of no better...

It’s just the first week of 2011 and we can already tell it’s going to be a big year in gay news. Here to talk about the year that was 2010, and show how everything old is new again is our good friend and reporter, Itay Hod.Listen as Itay...

What would a big gay podcast be without a closing number? It wouldn’t be our big, gay podcast, that’s for sure!This week Jim joins ace reporter, Matt Molloy at Equal Grounds Coffee House in Rochester, New York to talk about the major LGBT...

Rarely do we have something as momentous as the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. For nearly 17 years, the discriminatory law required honorable members of the military to serve their country in silence. With the swift actions of a...

This week we are running the gambit of conversations. Starting things off is our good friend and regular contributor, Pj Iraca who joins us to talk about the recent Prop. 8 arguments in California. As you may know, Pj is our resident attorney and...

Recently named one of Instinct Magazine’s Leading Men for 2010, Chase Whiteside is best known for his candid interviews with Tea Party rally attendees.
Together with his New Left Media partner, Erick Stoll, Chase walked among the...

We’re thrilled to have our friend Davey Wavey join us for the special Thanksgiving episode. When it comes to getting folks to see the good things in life, and be truly appreciative of them, Davey is the king.
Of course, he is also...

We’re going Hollywood this week - old and new. Starting things off is one of our favorite regular contributors,
Scott Nevins. Scott stops by and shares with us his hilarious take on today’s current events. Nothing is off limits. We...

At age 12 Camille was almost arrested for walking around in her sister’s clothes.
When Cristian was still in school he dreamed of joining the Navy, but in his dreams he was wearing the men’s uniform.
Join Jim as he...

For better or worse, last night’s elections were historic. Not since 1948 has there been this big a landslide and takeover in the House of Representatives.
Of course, it has many LGBT Americans wondering what it all means for our efforts...

This week has gone to the blogs!
Host Jim Ver Steeg starts things off with Jonathan Higbee and his regular feature, Watchblog. The two talk about some of the top stories swirling around the web and take a look at the LGBT...

This week we’re all about politics. How can we not be? With the election just two short weeks away and candidates grabbing headlines left and right, we couldn’t escape this election cycle if we tried.
To start things off, we bring...

Regular listeners will notice this week’s episode has a much different sound than other episodes. That’s because we’re recording LIVE from the ImageOut Film Festival in Rochester, New York.
Dubbed by many as the...

It was a project inspired by just one young boy, Billy Lucas of Indiana. When Dan Savage and his husband, Terry Miller learned of his suicide after being bullied and labeled gay by his schoolmates, they knew they needed to do...

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